Printer Paper Path; Duplex Paper Path - Xerox Phaser 3500 Service Manual

Printer Paper Path

Registration Sensor
Idler
Tray 1 Pick Roller
Tray 1
No Paper
Sensor
Feed 2 Idler
Feed 2 Roller
Retard Roller
Feed 1 Roller
Tray 2
Pick Roller
Retard Roller
Tray 3 Feed Roller
Tray 3 Pick Roller
Media that meets printer specifications can be fed from Trays 1 and 2, or the optional Tray 3. If
you use thick paper with a weight of more than 105 gsm (60 lbs), you must insert the paper
into Tray 1 and select the paper type. Paper will exit the printer to the face down top tray. A
door at the rear of the printer provides access for jam clearance.
The diagram below shows the paper path and identifies the major components of the printer.
The simplex paper path is shown in black and the duplex path is shown in gray.
All major components of the printer are explained in greater detail under
page 8-9.

Duplex Paper Path

When 2-sided printing is selected, side two is printed first, the image being printed is the first
image. After the first image is being printed the paper is reversed and is fed through the
duplexer and back up to the feed roller with side one positioned for printing with the second
image.
Imaging Drum (OPC)
Heat Roller
Registration Roller
Tray 3 No Paper Sensor
Tray 2 No Paper Sensor
Phaser® 3500 Laser Printer Service Manual
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Theory of Operation
Exit Roller
Exit/Duplex Roller
Idler
Fuser Exit Roller
Fuser Exit Sensor
Pressure Roller
Transfer
Roller
Duplex
Rollers
Duplex Sensor
Printer Controls on